Check system log for warning and error messages for

hardware and network failures Check web/database/application logs for warning and error messages Check directory services log on domain controllers Report suspicious activity to IAOPerform/verify daily Run and/or verify that a successful backup of system and databackup files has completed Run and/or verify that a successful backup of Active Directory files has completed on at least one Domain Controller

Track/monitor system Check for memory usage

performance and activity

Check for system paging

Check CPU usage

Physical checks of Visually check the equipment for amber lights, alarms, etc.system Take appropriate action as specified by site's Standard OperatingWeeklyArchive Audit logs Archive audit logs to a media device with one year retention

Perform/verify weekly Run or verify that a successful backup of system and data filesbackup has been completedUpdate Anti-Virus Download and install current Anti-Virus signature filessignature fileRun Anti-Virus scan on Scan all hard-drives using current Anti-Virus signature filesall hard-drivesCheck Vendor Websites Check vendor websites such as Microsoft, Sun, HP, Oracle,for Patch Information etc for new vulnerability information including patches and hotfixes

Compare system Compare system configuration files against the baseline

configuration filesagainst a baseline forchanges Compare application executables against the baseline Compare database stored procedures against the baselineRun file system integrity Run diagnostic tools to detect any system problemsdiagnostics

Remediate with Citadel Verify Hercules remediation tool is used on system to correctHercules remediation vulnerabilitiesTool (SCRI)

Check for Password Perform file search on system checking for documentsFiles containing words such as 'password', 'passwd', 'pwd', etcPerform Wireless Check Check system for wireless devices and access

Perform server Synchronize system clock with master server

clock/timesynchronization References

Check for Unnecessary Check system services for any unnecessary services runningServices